What are the 2 buildings in the 2nd picture?* On this day in 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan’s troopers encountered a small earthwork defended by Ohio militiamen guarding the Buffington Island ford of the Ohio River. Severely outnumbered, the militiamen retreated under the cover of darkness. However, their presence, combined with an unusual flood of the Ohio River, delayed Morgan enough to allow Federal cavalry to catch up to the Confederates. Federal Brigadier General Edward H. Hobson and his cavalry (division of 2,800 men) had closely pursued Morgan from Kentucky. Federal Major General Ambrose Burnside also had sent a cavalry brigade of 1,100 men under the command of Brigadier General Henry M. Judah. Several Federal gunboats under the command of Lieutenant Commander LeRoy Fitch traveled up the Ohio River from Cincinnati toward Portsmouth. The Battle of Buffington Island would commence on the following day. * This battle actually took place in and around Portland, Ohio. Buffington Island is part of West Virginia.
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Is that book still available?
What are the 2 buildings in the 2nd picture?
What was accomplished by this RAID ? His force was captured. He provided the South with no material,he did not distract from Northern strategy (just a flea that had free range on the dog till it was swatted by the dog.) He would have more essential in the Western theater with Forrest.Other than his own mythological raid which brought him fame was there really any benefit of same? Did Davis or Beauregard over rule Bragg? (the one good thing that Bragg would have been noted for.)That would explain the strategy for the raid ,First of all, Morgan disobeyed orders not to cross the Ohio River into the states of Indiana and Ohio. Morgan was authorized by General Braxton Bragg to conduct raids in the state of Kentucky "Only." Bragg tried to disband Morgan and his Raiders but he was denied by higher command. As I recall, Morgan's "Great Raid of 1863" was an attempt to divert troop movement from the east and south and to wreak havoc on northern ground.
Bill
Great job Bill with your pictures, thanks again for posting. My family was from Cincinnati and moved down to Texas in 1859, it is a great town.* On this day in 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan’s troopers encountered a small earthwork defended by Ohio militiamen guarding the Buffington Island ford of the Ohio River. Severely outnumbered, the militiamen retreated under the cover of darkness. However, their presence, combined with an unusual flood of the Ohio River, delayed Morgan enough to allow Federal cavalry to catch up to the Confederates. Federal Brigadier General Edward H. Hobson and his cavalry (division of 2,800 men) had closely pursued Morgan from Kentucky. Federal Major General Ambrose Burnside also had sent a cavalry brigade of 1,100 men under the command of Brigadier General Henry M. Judah. Several Federal gunboats under the command of Lieutenant Commander LeRoy Fitch traveled up the Ohio River from Cincinnati toward Portsmouth. The Battle of Buffington Island would commence on the following day. * This battle actually took place in and around Portland, Ohio. Buffington Island is part of West Virginia.
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What was accomplished by this RAID ? His force was captured. He provided the South with no material,he did not distract from Northern strategy (just a flea that had free range on the dog till it was swatted by the dog.) He would have more essential in the Western theater with Forrest.Other than his own mythological raid which brought him fame was there really any benefit of same? Did Davis or Beauregard over rule Bragg? (the one good thing that Bragg would have been noted for.)That would explain the strategy for the raid ,
Great job Bill with your pictures, thanks again for posting. My family was from Cincinnati and moved down to Texas in 1859, it is a great town.
Look forward to your pictures from Lexington Cemetery. Wish we could go but Florida too far for now.
I read a great book on this raid when I was in college. Wish I could recall the title or author. It's a story worth a movie.
Bill: When you go see the John Hunt Morgan statue can you find out ( from whoever is calling the shots) why it was not put on a proper base like it was previously on? And incidentally, if you are into trees, check out the American Basswood (Linden) tree there at the Lexington Cemetery, it is the largest in the United States! And be sure to put a Buckeye on Old Morgan's grave!Thanks a ton! There is a ton of American Civil War history in and surrounding the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. I will be visiting John Hunt Morgan's grave and statue at the Lexington Cemetery (Kentucky) on Monday.
Bill
I remember seeing this book in bookstores, but never got it, it looked good however, anyone read it and is it good?
Bill: When you go see the John Hunt Morgan statue can you find out ( from whoever is calling the shots) why it was not put on a proper base like it was previously on? And incidentally, if you are into trees, check out the American Basswood (Linden) tree there at the Lexington Cemetery, it is the largest in the United States! And be sure to put a Buckeye on Old Morgan's grave! View attachment 199054
I remember seeing this book in bookstores, but never got it, it looked good however, anyone read it and is it good?
Yeah, I think so.
Yeah, I think so.
I sent the secretary at the Lexington Cemetery an email last week. I wanted to know the exact locations of the Morgan/Breckinridge statues and the Confederate soldiers sections. She responded quickly with my answers. I will ask her about the Morgan statue base on Monday.
I am not a big tree guy but I will place a Buckeye on Morgan's grave.
Bill